Christmas Town: Virginia’s Largest Christmas Event

The holidays shine brightest as Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™ celebrates 15 years, on select dates from November 15 through January 5. The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park is once again transformed with over ten million twinkling lights, one of the largest light displays in North America. Enjoy heart-warming shows like ‘Twas that Night and returning favorite, Gloria!. Christmas classics like Santa’s Workshop and the Christmas Town Express renew holiday traditions. Pair thrilling moments with holiday cheer on over 25 rides and coasters, including The Loch Ness Monster®: The Legend Lives On. Families can enjoy a hearty meal and a special Christmas story from the big elf himself during Santa’s Fireside Feast presented by Coca-Cola®. Festive treats, holiday shopping and special photo opportunities complete this holiday tradition for friends and families.

Christmas Town is a separately-ticketed event that everyone can enjoy. While admission is included with an active Busch Gardens Williamsburg Basic, Unlimited, Premier, and Platinum Membership or 2024/2025 Military Pass, guests can also purchase individual event tickets to join in the holiday fun.

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  1. Event Type
    Holiday Festival
  2. DATES
    Nov. 15 to Jan. 5, 2025
  3. EVENT HOURS
    Park Open to Park Close
  4. EVENT PRICE
    Included with Membership
Performers on a stage
Two girls meeting a clydesdale horse
Ice Skaters
The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park is once again transformed with over ten million twinkling lights at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.
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Event Activities

Festive Shows at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Festive shows & entertainment

Dance and sing along to classic holiday favorites at Christmas Town's family-friendly shows, including fan-favorite Gloria!, Scrooged No More or the Wiseman.

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Meet Santa at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Santa's Workshop

Santa Claus and his elves can't wait to see you. Stop by Santa's Workshop in the North Pole (Wilkommenhaus) and tell him your Christmas wish.

Santa's Fireside Feast

Presented by Coca-Cola®

Gather around the majestic castle as Santa recounts a classic Christmas story while elves prepare a scrumptious all-you-care-to-eat meal and Mrs. Claus dazzles the dining room with holiday cheer.

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Photo opportunity with Father Christmas at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Father Christmas

As a symbol of the Christmas season, this merry English figure is available for a photo or tiding of good cheer as guests pass through the England village.

Soar above 10 million lights on thrilling rides like the all-new DarKoaster™ at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Over 25 rides & coasters

Soar above 10 million lights on thrilling rides like the all-new Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On, making its Christmas Town debut! Then take a ride around the park and enjoy holiday music on the Christmas Town Express.

Specialty food & beverage options available at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Holiday dining & shopping

Indulge in culinary delights featuring savory treats, festive sweets, and holiday beverages around the park. Then, shop for the perfect gift and finish your holiday shopping at one of our various shops.

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Family enjoying a photo opportunity with a Clydesdale horse at Busch Gardens Williamsburg during Christmas Town.

Admission + Lodging

Christmas Town Hotel Packages

Save on Christmas Town admission and your choice of accommodations from selected hotel partners with a Busch Gardens Vacation Package.
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People enjoying the Bürgermeister's Hideaway Christmas Town specialty menu at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

All-New Seasonal Menu

Bürgermeister's Hideaway

Behind a sweet façade lies a secret hideaway bar that houses true spirits of its country.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town Map

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Dates, times and event offerings are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Christmas Town is a separate ticketed event.

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